FX-4150 vs i7-2715QE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2715QE
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.10

FX-4150 outperforms Core i7-2715QE by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2715QE and FX-4150 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19021868
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency4.262.08
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date3 January 2011 (13 years ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2715QE and FX-4150 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache256 KB192 KB
L2 cache1 MB4 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size216 mm2315 mm2
Number of transistors1160 Million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2715QE and FX-4150 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketIntel BGA1023AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2715QE and FX-4150. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-2715QE and FX-4150 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2715QE and FX-4150 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2715QE and FX-4150. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesunknown Dual-channelDDR3
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.598 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2715QE and FX-4150.

PCIe versionno data2.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-2715QE 2.10
FX-4150 2.17
+3.3%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-2715QE 3221
FX-4150 3327
+3.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.10 2.17
Recency 3 January 2011 23 October 2012
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 95 Watt

i7-2715QE has 100% more threads, and 111.1% lower power consumption.

FX-4150, on the other hand, has a 3.3% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 1 year.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-2715QE and FX-4150.

Be aware that Core i7-2715QE is a notebook processor while FX-4150 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2715QE and FX-4150, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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